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May 22, 2026

Global Reflections

Weekly UpdateEquitiesRates Govt BondsCommoditiesHealth CareFinancials

The report analyzes a recent drawdown in high-momentum AI stocks, suggesting a rotation into Consumer, Healthcare, and ex-US Financials.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.The recent momentum sell-off indicates an investor pivot away from the 'AI complex' toward laggard sectors like Consumer and Healthcare.
  • 2.Healthcare is positioned as an 'AI-Uncorrelated Compounder' that benefits from AI adoption while providing a hedge against AI-specific volatility.
  • 3.Higher-for-longer interest rates create downside for 'Low-Quality' stocks (non-profitable tech, HY sensitive) and favor Ex-US Financials, particularly in Europe and Japan.

Table of Contents

  • Low Momo/Dual Binaries Look Appealing into Potential Inflection
  • Which Equities Will Higher Rates Break?
  • Healthcare is an AI-Uncorrelated Compounder
  • Ex-US Financials are an Attractive Diversifier
  • There is Value in Owning AI Abroad
  • Is Defense Making a Comeback?

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Authors

Louis MillerNatasha Tiwana

Securities

SPXGLDGSXULMOMGSXEHNII

Themes

AI Trade RotationPost-War NormalizationHigher for Longer Interest Rates

Regions

EuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesGreeceJapan